Aurelian Iftimiu

New Head of Protocol appointed for the Patriarchal Administration

During its session held Thursday, 19 January 2017, the Standing National Church Council appointed Rev. Dr Michael Tița as Head of Protocol for the Patriarchal Administration. Patriarchal Adviser Michael Tița will be responsible for inter-Orthodox, inter-Christian and inter-religious relations, as well as for the relations of the Romanian Patriarchate with state institutions (Presidency, Parliament, Govern etc.)…

Jan 27, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Ambassador of the Republic of Macedonia in Bucharest visits the Romanian Patriarchate at the end of mission

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed Thursday, 26 January 2017, His Excellency Mr Pande Lazarevski, Ambassador of the Republic of Macedonia in Bucharest, at the end of his diplomatic mission in Romania. His Excellency thanked for the reception and recalled the good and steadfast ties between the two countries, united especially through Orthodox faith. His Beatitude Patriarch…

Jan 26, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Launch of two volumes published by the Patriarchate’s Publishing House. “History of Romanian Parishes” to be published soon, Patriarch announces

Two volumes published by the Basilica Publishing House of the Romanian Patriarchate were launched Jan. 24 at the conclusion of the scientific session held at the Palace of the Patriarchate. Rev. Academician Mircea Păcurariu presented the second volume in the series on Romanian Orthodox Monasticism. Next, His Grace Varlaam of Ploiești, Assistant Bishop to the…

Jan 25, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Palace of the Patriarchate | Scientific Session. The hours of the Union on the Hill of the Patriarchate were a time blessed by God, Patriarch says

The Romanian Patriarchate and the Romanian Academy organized Jan. 24 a scientific session on the 158th anniversary of the Union of the Romanian Principalities. The Palace of the Patriarchate hosted the event. Academician Ionel Valentin Vlad, President of the Romanian Academy, moderated the session. In opening remarks, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, honorary member of the…

Jan 25, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Te Deum Service and Wreath-Laying Ceremony in Honour of the Founders of the Union of 1859

The events dedicated to the 158th anniversary of the Union of the Romanian Principalities (1859) began Tuesday morning with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. Next, His Grace Varlaam of Ploiești, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, officiated Jan. 24 a Te Deum service at which the Patriarch of Romania…

Jan 25, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Christ the Saviour came into the world to seek and to save the lost

Our Saviour Jesus Christ wants us to become righteous by observing His kindness, His patience, His mercifulness and His waiting for us, the Patriarch of Romania said Sunday at Țigănești Monastery. Dozens were present at the Divine Liturgy celebrated Sunday at Țigănești Monastery in Ilfov County. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, attended the Divine…

Jan 24, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

New Religious Store opens in Bucharest. Patriarch of Romania officiates blessing service

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, blessed the new religious store set up at St Anthony Church of the Princely Court in Bucharest. The store opened Tuesday, 17 January 2017, on the dedication day of St Anthony Church, after the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. Patriarch Daniel delivered an address focusing on the missionary role…

Jan 19, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Ambassador of Croatia in Bucharest visits the Romanian Patriarchate

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed Wednesday, 18 January 2017, His Excellency the Ambassador of Croatia in Bucharest, Mr Davor Vidiš, at the Patriarchal Residence. Ambassador Vidiš thanked for the chance to meet the Patriarch of Romania a second time and to transmit greetings on behalf of His Eminence Cardinal Josip Bozanić, Archbishop of Zagreb, along with…

Jan 18, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Final Message of the Fifth European Catholic-Orthodox Forum

Paris, France, 9–12 January 2017 “Take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16: 33) At the invitation of His Eminence Cardinal André Vingt-Trois, Archbishop of Paris, the 5th European Catholic-Orthodox Forum was held from 9th to 12th January 2017 at the headquarters of the Missions Etrangères of Paris, France. The Forum was co-chaired by Cardinal…

Jan 18, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Anthony the Great celebrated at the Princely Church in Bucharest

Jan 17, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Academy marks National Culture Day

The Day of National Culture was marked Sunday, 15 January 2017, at the Romanian Academy, where a solemn session was held focusing on national identity. The opening address was delivered by the President of the Romanian Academy, Ionel-Valentin Vlad, who spoke about the role of faith and language in the development of national identity. Our…

Jan 16, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu